Sunglasses
_____ We love the sun!
If you love the sun like we do, you know how a bright sunny day can affect your eyesight. Eyes, like skin, are vulnerable to sunburn, and a day in the sun without proper eye protection can leave you with stinging, red, dry eyes. The irritation usually resolves within a few days, but many years later the accumulation of sun damage can cloud your vision, or even result in irreversible disorders that threaten your eyesight.
The good news is that there are many options for you to protect your eyes even if you use prescription eyewear. Ultraviolet (UV) light consists of UVA, UVB, and UVC rays. UVC rays are stopped in Earth’s atmosphere, but UVA and UVB reach the eyes and can potentially damage them especially with long term exposure to the sun’s rays.
If you use prescription eyewear, here are some of the most popular options to protect your eyes from harm:
Order a pair of prescription shades or glasses that darken when exposed to bright light.
A prescription pair of UV-blocking contact lenses. UV-blocking contact lenses can be worn with a non-prescription pair of sunglasses for optimal eye protection.
Use a non-prescription pair of clip-ons or wraparound glasses that will fit over your lenses.
_____ We can help you choose the right fit and style that will work best for you and your lifestyle.
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Wellington
1282-C Wellington Street West, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A7
T: 613-421-4880
F: 613-226-1831
E: info@wellingtonvisioncare.com
New patients welcome!
Holiday Closures
February 18th – For Family day
February 20th – Family day
April 7th – Good Friday
April 8th – Easter weekend
April 10th – Easter Monday
May 20th – Victoria Day Weekend
May 22nd – Victoria Day
July 1st- Canada Day
July 3rd – Canada Day weekend
August 5th Civic weekend
August 7th – Civic Holiday
September 2nd – Labor Day weekend
September 4th – Labor Day
October 7th – Thanksgiving weekend
October 9th – Thanksgiving
December 23rd – Christmas weekend
December 25th – Christmas Day
December 26th – Boxing Day
December 30th New Year’s weekend
January 1st – New Year’s Day
Merivale
8A-1547 Merivale Road Ottawa, ON K2G4V3
T: (613) 226-8446
F: (613) 226-1831
E: info@merivalevisioncare.com
New patients welcome!
Holiday Closures
February 15th – 17th – Moving MVC
February 20th – Family day
April 7th – Good Friday
May 22nd – Victoria day
July 3rd – Canada Day weekend
August 7th – Civic Holiday
September 4th – Labor Day
October 9th – Thanksgiving Monday
October 19th after 1 pm – closed for NTE event in Toronto
October 20th – closed for NTE event in Toronto
December 25th – Christmas Day
December 26th – Boxing Day
January 1st 2024 – New Year’s Day